by Ann Patchett
First published 2006
A woman finds an unexpected bond with her elderly neighbor. A young man grapples with his father's sudden death. In this acclaimed anthology, ordinary people confront the complexities of modern life, finding beauty and heartbreak in the everyday. Diverse characters invite readers into their most intimate moments, exploring the emotional truths that unite us all.
Genres: anthologies, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, ordinary-people
416 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books